Michael Ray Rice

July 24, 1949 - February 8, 2024

GREENVILLE – Michael Ray Rice, 74, of Greenville passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Owensboro Regional Health Hospital in Owensboro. He was born July 24, 1949 in Greenville, and graduated from Central City High School in 1967. He served four years in the United States Navy repairing and launching planes on the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War. When he got home, he went to work for Lewis Bakeries and retired as a supervisor in 1999. He was an amazing husband, Daddy, and Papaw.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda (McFarland) Rice, his daughter, Kelly (Joel) Bradley, his son, Jason (Lisa) Rice, his granddaughters, Emmy and Molly Kate Bradley and Haylee Rice, his brother, Roger (Janice) Rice, several nieces and nephews, and his dog, Toby.

Michael elected to not have a public service. Tucker Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. Any donations in his memory can be made to the Muhlenberg County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

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Brenda,Jason and family, sending prayers for you during this time of loss. So many memories of our Drakesboro days on Jones Avenue. Mike will be missed. God Bless.

Kelly, my thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family. I thought the world of your dad back in my banking days.

Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Psalm 147:3 - He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

One of the greatest men I have ever been blessed to have known and I will miss him everyday.

Roger and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

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My long time friend......Remembering the good times from those high school days of long ago..... Sending my condolences to Michael's family...Sandra Whitworth Class of 1967..

Mike was not only my dad he was also my best friend and my hero. He set the very best example of what a real man truly is. I am forever grateful for his love, support, guidance and leadership. Dad, I would choose you over and over again to be my father. I love you!

Mike you will be dearly missed by all. Love you Cuz.

So sorry to hear the passing of Mike. He will be missed by many. Much love to all the family.

Sending love and thinking about you. So sorry for your loss

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